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Jaed Coffin is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing (Nonfiction/Fiction) in the English Department and M.F.A. program at the University of New Hampshire's College of Liberal Arts. He joined UNH as a lecturer in 2014 and holds an M.F.A. in Fiction from the University of Southern Maine and a B.A. in Philosophy from Middlebury College.
His research focuses on digital memoir, multiculturalism, masculinity, environmental storytelling, and podcast-based narratives. Coffin has authored two books: A Chant to Soothe Wild Elephants (2008), documenting his time as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, and the forthcoming Roughhouse Friday (2019), exploring his boxing journey in Alaska. His essays and articles frequently appear in Down East Magazine, addressing themes like Maine’s cultural landscape, environmental challenges, and adventure narratives.
Professional recognitions include the Wilson Fellow at Deerfield Academy, Resident Fellow at the Island Institute, and William Sloane Fellow at Bread Loaf Writers Conference. He has also served as Artist-in-Residence at the Telling Room, empowering refugee communities through storytelling. Courses taught include advanced creative nonfiction, fiction writing techniques, and narrative journalism.
Coffin’s work bridges personal memoir with broader social issues, emphasizing interdisciplinary storytelling across print, audio, and digital mediums.
